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Academy of Excellence
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Phone
- (661) 206-9344
- Address
- 1324 West Avenue J Suite 5
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,555*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 101223(c)Type B
101223(c) Personal RightsThe licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded with the personal rights specified in this section. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observations and interviews S1 did not comply with the section cited above and C1 personal rights were violated when C1 sustained scratches on face due to S1 not requesting assistance. This poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is… (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by the Licensee did not provide the infants in care healthful and comfortable accommodations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101416.2(b)Type B
INFANT CARE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
101416.2 Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties (b) Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semeste... units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring Staff 2 had the required ECE courses prior to working as a fully qualified infant teacher which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101430(a)(3)(A)Type B
101430 Infant Care Activities (a) ... the following shall apply: (3) All infants shall...(A) Staff shall place infants up to 12 month of age on their backs for sleeping.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by allowing Child 1 to sleep on their stomach, without a fitted sheet on the mattress, and with a blanket which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-08-28.
1 routine inspection, 4 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 3 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lancaster
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Academy of Excellence licensed in California?
Yes, Academy of Excellence is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does Academy of Excellence have?
Academy of Excellence has 4 citations on record: 4 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (1 inspection, 4 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Academy of Excellence last inspected?
Academy of Excellence was last inspected on August 28, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Academy of Excellence?
Academy of Excellence is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 8 children. It is located in Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Academy of Excellence compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Academy of Excellence has 4 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,555 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Academy of Excellence have any serious violations?
Academy of Excellence has no Type A (serious) citations. All 4 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Academy of Excellence had any complaint inspections?
Academy of Excellence has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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